Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Research (MR-RESMED), delivered by the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, is a research-only or research-intensive course taken after a bachelor's degree that prepares candidates for a Doctor of Philosophy. It provides a research-intensive experience at the Masters level over two years full-time, covering disciplines within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences such as dental science, health sciences, medicine, population and global health, and psychological sciences. Applications are by invitation only and the course is restricted to eligible international students, with a quota of 20 commencing students per year. Applicants must complete the Master of Research prior to applying for a PhD; conversion from an MRes is not available, but on completion applicants may apply to commence a PhD.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Entry is restricted to international students and is normally by invitation only
A three-year or four-year bachelor's degree with an average of H2A (75%) in the final year is required
Advanced standing may be approved case-by-case where an applicant has completed the equivalent of 3 years full-time undergraduate experience as part of a 5-6 year program (e.g. Doctor of Medicine)
Applicants are ranked on academic merit and the quality of the previous institution
A quota of 20 commencing students per year applies

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Prepares candidates for a Doctor of Philosophy, with completion of the Master of Research required prior to PhD application
Develops advanced knowledge of research principles and methods, and cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information and theories
Builds communication skills to present research findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units1 units

Thesis (Master of Research)

Original supervised research within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, completed over 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time, including at least six months full-time (12 months part-time) of advanced study and research at the University.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Master of Research (Population and Global Health) listed as a specific course at the University of Melbourne?

The page content returned does not include a specific listing for the Master of Research (Population and Global Health); instead, it displays search results for related courses such as the Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Population and Global Health), Master of Science (Epidemiology), and Master of Public Health, among others.

What related postgraduate research degrees are available in Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne?

Related postgraduate research degrees available at the University of Melbourne include the Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Population and Global Health), which is a 2-year full-time or 4-year part-time on-campus program at Parkville, and the Master of Science (Epidemiology), which is a 2-year full-time or 4-year part-time program with a March intake on campus at Parkville.

Where would courses in Population and Global Health be studied at the University of Melbourne?

Based on the search results, courses in Population and Global Health are delivered on campus at Parkville.

What is the Master of Public Health at the University of Melbourne?

The Master of Public Health at the University of Melbourne is a dual-delivery public health course available in mixed attendance mode at Parkville, with February and July intakes, running for 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, designed to unite students with a diverse cohort to improve healthcare.

How can I find detailed information about the Master of Research (Population and Global Health)?

Detailed course information including course plans, entry requirements, and how to apply can be found by searching the University of Melbourne's online University Handbook, as the search results page did not return a specific listing for the Master of Research (Population and Global Health).

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

Environmental ScientistLaboratory Scientist / Medical ScientistResearch ScientistEcologistMicrobiologist

Key Skills

Scientific reasoning and critical thinkingLaboratory techniques and safety protocolsData collection, analysis, and statistical interpretationScientific writing and research report preparationFieldwork and environmental sampling methods

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